Handler, detection dog team up for 52nd Security Forces Squadron certification in time for the holidays

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Sammons, 52nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler and MWD Eva search a building during a MWD certification at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 23, 2025. During certification reviews, handlers and their MWDs are evaluated together to ensure they can work as a cohesive unit. The certification typically involves various tasks, including obedience, detection, and tactical operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sydney Franklin)